1982 Mazda RX7 S2 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap Speed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cooling Fan Drained Battery.
Unreliable to start.
Previous owner had messed with it too much, but didn't know enough about rotaries.
Seats faded.
Gear knob ground down to almost nothing.
Steering wheel worn.
Upholstery cracked and dirty.
Body was resprayed, but lots of bog and rust.
Changed: Suspension, Wheels, Tires, Windows, Engine, Exhaust, Cooling fan, battery, interior... crashed it 1 week later.
General comments?
Car was very rough to drive, as it had been thrashed.
But did handle well due to the lowered suspension and softer Tires.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.2a Rotory Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 282000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 283000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Falcon |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2003 |